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Tourist Visa Entry Requirements
The countries we visit for our JW Bible Lands tours have different requirements and processes for obtaining a tourist visa. Please carefully take your time to see what is required for you, based on the passport you hold.
European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS)
The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) is a pre-screening program designed to improve security for travelers who want to visit Europe for short stays.
The pre-screening process is a vital part of ETIAS, as it determines whether a traveler poses a risk before they enter the region.
It’s important to know how this process works if you’re planning to visit Europe without a visa.
Who Needs to Undergo ETIAS Pre-Screening?
Travelers from countries outside the European Union (EU), but who don’t require a visa, are subject to ETIAS pre-screening. This includes citizens from countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia, among others.
This process is easier than applying for a visa and mainly looks at security, health, and migration risks. By ensuring that visa-exempt travelers undergo this pre-screening, Europe aims to balance ease of travel with security.
It’s important to note that this process applies only to those planning to stay for up to 90 days in a Schengen Area country.
How Does the ETIAS Assessment Process Work?
The first step for travelers is to complete an online application, where travelers provide basic details like passport information, travel history, and personal data.
The system then checks this information against security databases like Interpol, Europol, and Frontex.
Most applications are processed in minutes since the process is automated. However, if there are issues, such as missing or incorrect data, further checks might be needed.
After everything is verified, the traveler will receive a decision on their ETIAS application.
CANADIAN PASSENGERS VISA APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
PLEASE NOTE. AS OF AUGUST 2024 ALL CANADIAN PASSPORT HOLDERS MUST APPLY FOR A TOURIST.
Step 1 - Gather the following documents :
- Fill in the visa application form -click here to download and print it-.
- Passport (original)
- 2 passport photos (white background)
- Copy of your Wingbuddy invoice and copy of your electronic tickets
- 150 CAD (depending on method of application : cash or money order) for a single entry (or 205 CAD for multiple entries)
Step 2 - Choose the application method :
- In person : bring the above documents with you (payment in cash)
- at the Consulate General of Egypt in Montreal - address: 1800 McGill College Avenue, Suite 900, Montreal, QC H3A 3J6 -- to go to the Consulate General of Egypt in Montreal you must make an appointment on this link click here
- or the Egyptian Embassy in Ottawa - address: 454 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa ON K1N 6R3
- By mail (processing time 2 to 3 weeks) : send your application by mail (payment by money order) to :
- If you are resident in Ontario (except Ottawa), Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador or Prince Edward Island - please send to the Consulate General of Egypt in Montreal - address : 1800 McGill College Avenue, Suite 900, Montreal, QC H3A 3J6
- If you are resident in Ottawa, Gatineau, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba or Saskatchewan - please send to the Egyptian Embassy in Ottawa - address : 454 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa ON K1N 6R3
IMPORTANT: if applying by mail, please use a CERTIFIED envelope to send all documents and send a CERTIFIED RETURN envelope (with your address on it) to return the passport once the visa has been issued. Do not apply for a visa more than 90 days before your departure date, otherwise your application may be automatically refused.
NOTE : If you are making a money order, please make it payable to the Consulate General of Egypt in Montreal (if applying to the Consulate) or to the Embassy of Egypt in Ottawa (if applying to the Embassy).
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